Architecture Ryan Faust of Jack Ball Architects PC earned an architecture license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Faust is a six-year employee at Jack Ball Architects and earned his architecture degree from Drury University.
Chambers The Rogersville Chamber of Commerce honored Legacy Bank and Trust with the 2010 Business of the Year Award.
Education Michael Reed, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Missouri State University, received a $41,000 grant from NASA to help train students in several disciplines including astronomy, geology, biology, and material and computer sciences. This is the 20th year MSU has participated in NASA’s grant program.
The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $10,000 grant to Paul Deal, MSU’s assistant director of the Learning Diagnostic Clinic and associate professor of psychology, to study recruiting and training techniques for the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Evangel University social work program professors Donna Washburn and Lacey Nunnally attended the seminar “Meeting the Needs of Veterans & Military Families: A Summit for Health & Human Services Professionals,” which was sponsored by the University of Missouri School of Social Work.
Environment GeoEngineers Inc. named Gary J. Pendergrass principal geological engineer of its Springfield office. Pendergrass has worked as an engineer since 1976, including the last five years as manager of environmental compliance for City Utilities.
Health Care Mercy Health Ministries Support Services received accreditation for Mercy’s Case Management programs in Springfield and Chesterfield from Washington, D.C.-based URAC. The programs are made available at no charge to members of health plans affiliated with Mercy, and are tailored to provide support to the physician’s plan of care, education to patients and assistance in navigating the health care system.
Nonprofit The Missouri Rehabilitation Association presented the Rich Walker Award to Gary Maddox, executive director of the Southwest Center for Independent Living, at the annual MRA Disability Awareness Fair. The award recognizes dedication and service to individuals with disabilities. Maddox has more than 20 years of experience and started the Access II Independent Living Center in Gallatin, Mo. in 1996.
Travel Colleen Hargis was named director of administration and information technology for the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hargis manages the administrative department and is responsible for the accounting and computer systems.
The Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission named Rebecca Moore its assistant director in charge of membership sales and retention, event development and attraction. She previously worked as American Cancer Society community manager for health initiatives and as an event coordinator with St. John’s Health System.[[In-content Ad]]
A Springfield couple launched 24-hour fitness center Iron Knights Strafford; Springfield-based Meridian Title Co. LLC made its debut in Mount Vernon; and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in conjunction with the grand opening of Render Flooring LLC.
